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November 8, 2013

How to Plan a Home Renovation

18Posted:tricountryCategories: Renovation

Undertaking a home renovation is a big decision, but one that more and more people are choosing. There are a couple main reasons for this. One reason is that people are more motivated to sell their homes, and so want their house to look its best. But the other, perhaps more important reason is that they want to stay in their home, but want to change it to suit their needs better.

There are countless home improvement ideas out there, and so it is possible to change just about any aspect of a house in order to turn it into what the homeowner really wants – whether that is giving the outside a facelift, or completely repurposing an interior room.

But as was mentioned, this is a big decision, and a lot goes into a home renovation, so planning the process out is critical. Thankfully there are steps homeowners can take to make sure they are doing it right.

Be Detailed

One of the biggest problems with many home improvement ideas is that they are vague. A homeowner might say “I want a more efficient kitchen.” or “I want to give my house more curb-appeal.” But these are vague ideas that will not yield good results.

Homeowners need to make sure they write detailed descriptions of what they want to achieve, and do their best to draw out what they are envisioning. This way by the time they are talking to architects or remodeling contractors, their ideas are clear.

Be Realistic

When planning a remodel, homeowners need to make sure they are being realistic. This includes being realistic about how much time and money they can put into the project, how much space they have and can utilize, and what they can do themselves.

A lot of homeowners start thinking about home remodeling ideas and convince themselves that they can do all the work. Doing the work themselves can be less expensive at face value, but the reality of the situation is that most homeowners do not have the time, tools, and expertise needed to do a renovation properly.

Looking into remodeling contractors really is a good idea, since a good contractor will help the homeowner to make good decisions on design, materials, and what the homeowner should outsource vs. doing on their own.

Obviously there is a lot more that goes into fleshing out home remodeling ideas, but these are two of the biggest stumbling blocks that homeowners encounter. By being detailed with their plans and being realistic about what they can and cannot handle, homeowners are setting themselves up for smooth sailing when it comes to renovating their house.